Who Said Pilates Can Only be Done Using Fancy Equipment?

You don’t always need hefty equipment to reap the mental and physical benefits of Pilates. These low-impact, gentle yet serious strength workouts have been proved to help reduce lower back pain, decrease body fat, enhance flexibility and even improve mental well-being. Whether you are new to Pilates or experienced, you can do these exercises without any equipment.

1. Plank Walker

Spread your arms in a plank position

Bring your right knee towards your chest

Next, extend the leg back

Point your toes towards the ceiling

Do this 5 times and follow with the other leg

2. Thigh Stretch

Kneel on the floor with knees under the hip

Tilt your upper body back till around 45 degrees

Maintain a straight line from the head to the knees

Come back to the starting point

3. Kneeling Side Kick

Kneel down with hips above your knees

Keep left hand on the ground

Extend your right leg out while holding your right hand behind your head

Raise your right leg till the height of your hip and lower it

Do it ten times and repeat with the other leg

4. Double-leg stretch

Lie down on your back

Lift your shoulders slightly

Raise booth your legs and bring them close to your chest

Circle your arms around the chest and hug your knees

5. Scissors

Lie on your back

Lift your head and neck off the ground

Raise left leg 1 inch from the ground and lift your right leg till to the ceiling.